National Insurance Changes in 2026

Two National Insurance developments confirmed in early 2026 are relevant for people running businesses and working for themselves. The first is the annual National Insurance update that takes effect from April 2026 and feeds directly into payroll, drawings and cash flow. The second is a reform to the National Insurance treatment of pension salary sacrifice […]

HMRC Tax Rebate Delays in 2026

Taxpayers are facing significant delays in receiving tax rebates and National Insurance refunds from HMRC. Some repayments are taking many months and some are taking more than a year. Refunds that used to land within a few weeks are now more likely to move slowly, particularly where HMRC treats a claim as needing manual processing. […]